Bill Hewitt, Luke Carr, and Tom Brown,
In one jolly squad set off early
From Benwell to Newcastle town:
Such hewers as they (none need doubt it)
Ne’er handled a shovel or pick;
In high or low seam they could suit it,
In regions next door to Old Nick.
Some went to buy hats and new jackets,
And others to see a bit fun;
And some wanted leather and tackets